Youth entrepreneurship â making connections - Sweden Abroad
Youth entrepreneurship â making connections - Sweden Abroad
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Introduction<br />
<strong>Youth</strong> <strong>entrepreneurship</strong> – <strong>making</strong> <strong>connections</strong><br />
Swedish institute in Alexandria, Egypt<br />
During October 31- November 3, 2010 the Swedish Institute (SI) will host the follow<br />
up meeting <strong>Youth</strong> <strong>entrepreneurship</strong> – <strong>making</strong> <strong>connections</strong> for social and environmental<br />
regeneration for the participants of the Swedish Institute Young Leaders Visitors<br />
Program (YLVP). The participants are 20-30 young opinion leaders from Egypt, Syria,<br />
Lebanon, Jordan, Palestine, Yemen, Tunisia, Morocco, Algeria and <strong>Sweden</strong> who have<br />
all participated in three-week leadership training in social media and freedom of<br />
expression organized by the Swedish Institute in <strong>Sweden</strong>.<br />
Meeting concept<br />
<strong>Youth</strong> <strong>entrepreneurship</strong> – <strong>making</strong> <strong>connections</strong> for social and environmental regeneration<br />
The purpose of the meeting is threefold;<br />
To follow up projects and individual development plans created by the<br />
participants during and after the YLVP in <strong>Sweden</strong>.<br />
To provide new ideas, entrepreneurial insights and approaches on future<br />
sustainability challenges.<br />
To provide new networks both professional and private to strengthen the<br />
opinion leader’s capacity to promote freedom of expression and social<br />
change.<br />
The group of young opinion leaders that gathers in this meeting is already a powerful<br />
force for idea creation, influence and change in the region. Thus, this group has a<br />
great opportunity – and responsibility – to act and lead not only in one’s individual<br />
interest, but in the interest of the whole. This meeting will include substantial input<br />
on the interrelated systems challenge that we are facing, and also provide plenty of<br />
time to reflect on and discuss the implication of this on oneself and one’s own<br />
activities. It will provide inspiration for how to think in new ways to create<br />
opportunities to respond to the systems challenge – as entrepreneurial individuals<br />
and opinion leaders.<br />
Javeria Rizvi Kabani, Program manager Young Leaders Visitors Program, Swedish<br />
institute
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Practical information<br />
Venue of the conference<br />
The Swedish Institute in Alexandria<br />
57, 26 July Avenue, Mansheya Corniche<br />
Accommodation<br />
Cecil Hotel<br />
Saad Zaghloul sq.<br />
Tel: +2 03 4877173 Fax: +2 03 4855655<br />
The hotel is within a walking distance from the Institute.<br />
Accommodation has been arranged on bed and breakfast basis. Any extras (e.g. Mini<br />
bar, drinks, international and local phone calls etc.) will be covered by the guests.<br />
Hospital<br />
Al Salama Hospital, Azarita<br />
Meals<br />
Lunch:<br />
1 Nov: at the Swedish Institute in Alexandria<br />
2 Nov: Fish Market<br />
3 Nov: Biblioteca Alexandria<br />
Dinner:<br />
31Oct: Reception at the residence of Ambassador Birgitta Holst Alani<br />
1Nov: at Hotel Cecil<br />
2 Nov: at Abou El Sid<br />
3 Nov: at the Swedish institute in Alexandria
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Transportation<br />
Transportation from/to the airport and Hotel in Alexandria will be arranged by the<br />
Swedish Institute. A driver will be waiting with the SWEDISH INSTITUTE sign. If you by<br />
any reason can’t locate the driver, kindly contact Mr. Sayed Youssef, mob: +2 012 24<br />
09 083<br />
Contact list<br />
Javeria Rizvi Kabani, YLVP program manager +46 (0) 73 231 85 17<br />
Dina El-Sofy, YLVP program officer + 46 (0) 73 231 85 26<br />
Maha Gaama, Swedalex, program officer +2 018 2884915<br />
Roger Sjögren, YLVP trainer +46 (0) 70 831 11 21<br />
Åsa Silfverberg, YLVP trainer +46 (0) 70 732 01 95<br />
Jonny Von Wallström, media and photography +46 (0)703 620 355<br />
Commitment to attend<br />
It is mandatory to attend all parts of the program and participate in all activities and<br />
sessions as well as complete all assignments. If there are any hindrances in fulfilling<br />
your commitments as an YLVP 2010 participant, these need to be discussed with the<br />
SI and the YLVP trainers in time.
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Program October 31 – November 3<br />
October 30 Day 1<br />
Arrival to Alexandria/Taxi to Hotel Cecil (taxi is arranged from the airport-please look<br />
out for Swedish institute sign)<br />
Note: Program, schedule and practical information will be provided upon arrival and<br />
check in at Hotel Cecil.<br />
October 31 Day 2<br />
13.00 Sightseeing (meet at reception)<br />
19.00 Welcome reception at the residence of Ambassador Birgitta Holst Alani<br />
Walk to the Ambassador’s residence.<br />
November 1 Day 3<br />
Venue: The Swedish Institute in Alexandria<br />
09.00 – 9.30 Welcome and opening remarks, Javeria Rizvi Kabani, SI<br />
9.30-9.40 Introduction to the Swedish Institute in Alexandria, Cecilia Sternemo<br />
9.40. 10.15 Heidi Harman, founder of Run along<br />
10.15-10.30 Preparation of gallery<br />
10.30-12.00 Gallery of actions<br />
12.00-13.00 Lunch<br />
13.00-15.00 Continuation Gallery of Actions<br />
15.00-15.15 Break<br />
15.15-18.00 To lead and execute projects with a strong social focus, part 1, by<br />
Thomas Reibke & Sarah Gregersen, Change design
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November 2 Day 4<br />
Venue: The Swedish Institute in Alexandria<br />
09.00-10.30 Reflection individually and then 3 and 3<br />
10.30-11.00 Break<br />
11.00-13.00 To lead and execute projects with a strong social focus, part 2, by<br />
Thomas Reibke & Sarah Gregersen, Change design<br />
13.00-14.00 Lunch<br />
14.00-16.00 A tool for problem solving – Active listening<br />
16.00-16.15 Break<br />
16.15-18.00 YLVP 2010: What happens next?<br />
Evaluations<br />
19.30 - 21.30 Dinner at Abou El Sid<br />
November 3 Day 5<br />
Young Leaders Network Seminar<br />
Find attached program on separate sheet<br />
Venue: Bibliotheca Alexandrina<br />
Buses will leave from reception at 8.30<br />
Dinner and diploma ceremony<br />
4 November Day 6<br />
Check out
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Objective, purpose and target group<br />
Overall aim of YLVP:<br />
The main aim of YLVP is to lay a foundation for dialogue, mutual understanding and<br />
knowledge-sharing among young opinion-makers from Algeria, Egypt, Jordan,<br />
Lebanon, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, West Bank-Gaza, Yemen and <strong>Sweden</strong>. YLVP strives<br />
to strengthen participants in their prospects to drive processes in freedom of<br />
expression and social change in their respective contexts.<br />
Project objective of YLVP:<br />
YLVP aims to build a network to strengthen young “agents of change” regarding<br />
freedom of expression issues in their countries.<br />
Expected function of the YLVP program:<br />
The Program is designed to give participants innovative tools to shape public opinion<br />
in cutting-edge media while strengthening their intercultural and leadership skills.<br />
Participants will be part of an exclusive network that will boost creativity and support<br />
personal development, and lay the platform for a more connected future. The<br />
program will support the development of leadership through a combination of<br />
personal growth and practical experience.<br />
Overall objectives of the leadership part of YLVP:<br />
The YLVP leadership part will support participants within personal development and<br />
understanding of interpersonal relations and group dynamics. This will be done from<br />
an intercultural perspective against a background of globalization opportunities and<br />
related challenges.
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Participants of the Young Leaders Visitors Program<br />
2010<br />
Chahrazad Abdelkrim, Algeria<br />
Teacher<br />
shahrazed1001@hotmail.com<br />
Abdelkrim Merabet, Algeria<br />
Investigation team coordinator, SOMOUD<br />
krimoklila@hotmail.com
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Suad Abdo, Yemen<br />
Project Coordinator, SOUL for Development<br />
sadolyasola@yahoo.com<br />
Shefaa Abu Jabal, Syria<br />
Public relations coordinator and website manager<br />
shefaa.aj@gmail.com
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Ibtihal Al Aloul, Palestine<br />
Local representative, Olof Palme International Centre<br />
ibtihal.alaloul@palmecenter.se<br />
Hana Al-Khamri, Yemen<br />
Journalist at Information, blogger at Aljazeera Talk<br />
alkhamri.hana@gmail.com
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Ines Ayari, Tunisia<br />
MA Student, Institute of Political Studies of Paris<br />
ines_yr@yahoo.com<br />
Selma Benjelloun, Morocco<br />
Communicator, public relations and e-publishing consultant, Independent<br />
professional<br />
sbenjelloun@gmail.com
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Zeinab Bitar, Lebanon<br />
Graphic designer<br />
zeinab.bitar@lau.edu.lb<br />
Saleh Dawabsheh, Palestine<br />
Co-founder of ”ehna gheir” voluntary group, Radio program host ”matab al<br />
hawa”<br />
s.dawabsheh@gmail.com
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Mohamed El Dahshan, Egypt<br />
Blogger, journalist and Researcher.<br />
mohamed@post.harvard.edu<br />
Dina Elbasnaly, Egypt<br />
Documentary film producer<br />
dina.elbasnaly@gmail.com
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Ali Fakhry, Lebanon<br />
Communications manager, handling social media networks, IndyACT<br />
comms@indyact.org<br />
Marina Ferhatovic, <strong>Sweden</strong><br />
Reporter, Swedish Public Television<br />
marina.ferhatovic@gmail.com
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Andreas Hasslert, <strong>Sweden</strong><br />
Project Manager, Ibn Rushd<br />
andreas.hasslert@ibnrushd.se<br />
Kacem Jlidi, Tunisia<br />
Reinforcement coordinator, dance4life Tunisia project coordinator, <strong>Youth</strong> Peer<br />
Education Network<br />
tlfkacem@yahoo.com
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Gabrielle Gunneberg, <strong>Sweden</strong><br />
Freelance journalist<br />
gabriellegunneberg@gmail.com<br />
Ayoub Lahlou, Morocco<br />
Doctor in General medicine, president and co-founder of a local association in<br />
Fez ayoublahlou@gmail.com
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Mais Masadeh, Jordan<br />
Student, California State University, Chico<br />
masadeh.mais@gmail.com<br />
Tarek Mostafa, Egypt<br />
Head of arts and culture department, Rose el Yousef Magazine<br />
hour_mo_heb@hotmail.com
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Ibrahim Mothana, Yemen<br />
<strong>Youth</strong> activist, writer and community worker<br />
imothana@gmail.com<br />
Hala Muhanna, Syria<br />
Artist<br />
mu.hala@gmail.com
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Rebecca Saab Saade, Lebanon<br />
Translator and blogger<br />
r.s.saade@gmail.com<br />
Mohammad Said, Jordan<br />
Engineer and activist in different social and political movements<br />
mhd.nazzal@gmail.com
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Assaad Shahine Thebian, Lebanon<br />
Journalist and blogger<br />
assaad.thebian@gmail.com<br />
Johanna Wallin, <strong>Sweden</strong><br />
Freelance writer<br />
johannawallin@hotmail.com
Lilia Weslaty, Tunisia<br />
Member of the association ATL (Association against SIDA), created a group<br />
on how to escape censure on Facebook.<br />
liliah.weslaty@gmail.com<br />
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